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| Years | 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 |
| Total Number of Mortgage Applications | 1,182 |
| Total Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $159,910,000 |
| Average Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $135,000 |
| Highest Mortgage Loan Application Amount | $1,275,000 |
| Average Applicant Income | $86,000 |
| Highest Applicant Income | $1,600,000 |
| Mortgage Lender | Phone Number | Mortgage Lender Assets | Number of Mortgage Loan Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUPERIOR CREDIT UNION, INC. 4230 ELIDA RD LIMA, OH 45807 |
* | $ 917,552,000 | 255 | $ 36,005,000 |
| THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK 7 EASTON OVAL EA5C242 COLUMBUS, OH 43219 |
* | $ 108,672,320,000 | 206 | $ 24,780,000 |
| PREMIER BANK 601 CLINTON STREET YOUNGSTOWN, OH 43512 |
* | $ 3,154,248,000 | 159 | $ 21,905,000 |
| THE UNION BANK COMPANY 105 PROGRESSIVE DRIVE COLUMBUS GROVE, OH 45830 |
* | $ 829,051,000 | 138 | $ 20,750,000 |
| THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PANDORA 102 E. MAIN ST PANDORA, OH 45877 |
* | $ 178,638,000 | 31 | $ 3,845,000 |
| THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF BLUFFTON 102 S. MAIN ST. BLUFFTON, OH 45817 |
* | $ 858,390,000 | 26 | $ 3,190,000 |
| AG CREDIT AGRICULTURAL CREDIT ASSOCIATION 610 W. LYTLE ST. FOSTORIA, OH 44830 |
* | $ -1,000 | 26 | $ 4,900,000 |
| PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC 3043 TOWNSGATE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 91361 |
* | $ -1,000 | 19 | $ 2,435,000 |
| PARTNERS 1ST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1330 DIRECTORS ROW FORT WAYNE, IN 46808 |
* | $ 362,211,000 | 18 | $ 1,710,000 |
| LOANDEPOT.COM, LLC 26642 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE DOVER, DE 92610 |
* | $ -1,000 | 14 | $ 1,870,000 |
| AMERIS BANK 300 SOUTH MAIN STREET ATLANTA, GA 31768 |
* | $ 11,357,345,000 | 12 | $ 1,570,000 |
| WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 100 N MAIN STREET MAC D4001-042 SIOUX FALLS, SD 27150 |
* | $ 1,689,351,000,000 | 12 | $ 1,310,000 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 1111 POLARIS PARKWAY COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
* | $ 2,218,960,000,000 | 12 | $ 1,230,000 |
| FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 38 FOUNTAIN SQUARE MD1090K1 CINCINNATI, OH 45263 |
* | $ 144,453,358,000 | 9 | $ 725,000 |
| U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 425 WALNUT STREET CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
* | $ 459,476,604,000 | 9 | $ 685,000 |
| CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE, LLC 6850 MILLER RD WILMINGTON, DE 44141 |
* | $ -1,000 | 9 | $ 1,575,000 |
| NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC 8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 8 | $ 910,000 |
| DISCOVER BANK 12 READS WAY GREENWOOD, DE 19720 |
* | $ 108,015,112,000 | 8 | $ 400,000 |
| MYCUMORTGAGE, LLC 3560 PENTAGON BLVD. SUITE 301 BEAVERCREEK, OH 45431 |
* | $ -1,000 | 8 | $ 780,000 |
| THE STATE BANK AND TRUST COMPANY 401 CLINTON STREET DEFIANCE, OH 43512 |
* | $ 984,997,000 | 7 | $ 1,375,000 |
| FLAGSTAR BANK, N.A. 5151 CORPORATE DRIVE HICKSVILLE, NY 48098 |
* | $ 18,466,868,000 | 6 | $ 1,120,000 |
| THE MONEY SOURCE INC. 135 MAXESS ROAD NEW YORK, NY 11747 |
* | $ -1,000 | 6 | $ 940,000 |
| AMERIFIRST FINANCIAL CORPORATION 950 TRADE CENTRE WAY SUITE 400 KALAMAZOO, MI 49009 |
* | $ -1,000 | 6 | $ 580,000 |
| NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 820 FOLLIN LANE VIENNA, VA 22180 |
* | $ 96,962,446,000 | 5 | $ 955,000 |
| THE FARMERS & MERCHANTS STATE BANK 307 N DEFIANCE ST ARCHBOLD, OH 43502 |
* | $ 1,087,497,000 | 5 | $ 625,000 |
| USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK 10750 MCDERMOTT FREEWAY SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288 |
* | $ 81,602,818,000 | 5 | $ 785,000 |
| AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3525 PIEDMONT RD NE, 8 PIEDMONT CTR STE PEACHTREE CORNER, GA 30305 |
* | $ -1,000 | 5 | $ 635,000 |
| CITIZENS BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ONE CITIZENS PLAZA PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
* | $ 129,426,633,000 | 4 | $ 730,000 |
| NEWREZ LLC 4000 CHEMICAL ROAD SUITE 200 WILMINGTON, DE 19462 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 630,000 |
| HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION 1194 OAK VALLEY DRIVE, SUITE 80 ANN ARBOR, MI 48108 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 840,000 |
| LOWER, LLC 5950 SYMPHONY WOODS DRIVE LUTHERVILLE, MD 21044 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 410,000 |
| THE GENOA BANKING COMPANY 801 MAIN STREET GENOA, OH 43430 |
* | $ 376,693,000 | 4 | $ 1,140,000 |
| MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER, LLC 1400 VETERANS UNITED DR. SAINT LOUIS, MO 65203 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 810,000 |
| 21ST MORTGAGE CORPORATION 620 MARKET ST SUITE 100 WILMINGTON, DE 37902 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 180,000 |
| CALIBER HOME LOANS, INC. 1525 S. BELTLINE ROAD WILMINGTON, DE 75019 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 550,000 |
| FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORPORATION 10500 KINCAID DRIVE MT LAUREL, NJ 46037 |
* | $ -1,000 | 4 | $ 720,000 |
| ROYAL UNITED MORTGAGE LLC 7999 KNUE RD. STE 300 INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46250 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 285,000 |
| NEW DAY FINANCIAL, LLC 8160 MAPLE LAWN BLVD. DOVER, DE 20759 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 455,000 |
| NATIONS DIRECT MORTGAGE, LLC 5 HUTTON CENTRE DRIVE, SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, CA 92707 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 465,000 |
| CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC 1600 SO. DOUGLASS RD, SUITES 110 & 200A WILMINGTON, DE 92806 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 255,000 |
| THE EQUITABLE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 3530 SNOUFFER ROAD, STE 100 CLEVELAND, OH 43235 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 545,000 |
| LIBERTY HOME MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4401 ROCKSIDE RD 310 STRONGSVILLE, OH 44131 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 585,000 |
| KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 127 PUBLIC SQUARE CLEVELAND, OH 44114 |
* | $ 137,976,503,000 | 3 | $ 215,000 |
| VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC. 500 ALCOA TRAIL KNOXVILLE, TN 37804 |
* | $ -1,000 | 3 | $ 135,000 |
| CMG MORTGAGE, INC. 3160 CROW CANYON ROAD, SUITE 400 SACRAMENTO, CA 94583 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 310,000 |
| MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE, INC. 3131 CAMINO DEL RIO N 190 WILMINGTON, DE 92108 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 220,000 |
| HOME LOAN INVESTMENT BANK, F.S.B. ONE HOME LOAN PLAZA WARWICK, RI 02886 |
* | $ 302,006,000 | 2 | $ 30,000 |
| PENTAGON FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 7940 JONES BRANCH DRIVE MCLEAN, VA 22102 |
* | $ 24,484,751,000 | 2 | $ 50,000 |
| FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF LAKEWOOD 14806 DETROIT AVE LAKEWOOD, OH 44107 |
* | $ 1,960,015,000 | 2 | $ 730,000 |
| PARAMOUNT RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE GROUP, INC. 1265 CORONA POINTE CT SUITE 301 CORONA, CA 92879 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 380,000 |
| THE SHERWOOD STATE BANK 105 N HARRISON PO BOX 4546 SHERWOOD, OH 43556 |
* | $ 69,445,000 | 2 | $ 250,000 |
| WESTERN OHIO MORTGAGE CORPORATION 733 FAIR RD SIDNEY, OH 45365 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 310,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK, INC. 10 POINTE DRIVE, SUITE 330 BREA, CA 92821 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 240,000 |
| FARM CREDIT MID-AMERICA, ACA 1601 UPS DRIVE LOUISVILLE, KY 40223 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 510,000 |
| DITECH FINANCIAL LLC 1100 VIRGINIA DRIVE, SUITE 100 FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 270,000 |
| NEW AMERICAN FUNDING, LLC 14511 MYFORD ROAD, SUITE 100 DOVER, DE 92780 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 270,000 |
| POLARIS HOME FUNDING CORP. 151 44TH ST. SW ENGLEWOOD, FL 49418 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 290,000 |
| J.G. WENTWORTH HOME LENDING, LLC 3350 COMMISSION COURT WOODBRIDGE, VA 22192 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 280,000 |
| AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES, INC. 9 SYLVAN WAY PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, NJ 07054 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 150,000 |
| RELIANCE FIRST CAPITAL, LLC 201 OLD COUNTRY ROAD SUITE 205 WILMINGTON, DE 11747 |
* | $ -1,000 | 2 | $ 260,000 |
| NATIONS RELIABLE LENDING, LLC 2506 W MAIN STREET WILMINGTON, DE 77056 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 215,000 |
| NEW CENTURY BANK 1211 28TH ST BELLEVILLE, KS 66935 |
* | $ 55,863,000 | 1 | $ 215,000 |
| FIRST OHIO HOME FINANCE, INC. 385 COUNTY LINE RD W, STE 200 WESTERVILLE, OH 43082 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| SUN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1627 HOLLAND ROAD MAUMEE, MN 43537 |
* | $ 511,182,000 | 1 | $ 35,000 |
| MIDWEST AMERICA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1104 MEDICAL PARK DR FORT WAYNE, IN 46825 |
* | $ 618,416,000 | 1 | $ 25,000 |
| CLICK N' CLOSE, INC. 15301 SPECTRUM DRIVE, SUITE 405 ROCKY RIVER, OH 75001 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 305,000 |
| LEVEL ONE BANK 32991 HAMILTON COURT FARMINGTON HILLS, MI 48334 |
* | $ 1,413,654,000 | 1 | $ 145,000 |
| LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING, LLC 4425 PONCE DE LEON BLVD. WILMINGTON, DE 33146 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 185,000 |
| BANK OF AMERICA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 31303 AGOURA RD CA6-917-01-20 CHARLOTTE, NC 91361 |
* | $ 1,782,639,000,000 | 1 | $ 125,000 |
| GOLD STAR MORTGAGE FINANCIAL GROUP, CORPORATION 100 PHOENIX DR, STE 300 PLYMOUTH, MI 48108 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| SUN WEST MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. 18000 STUDEBAKER ROAD, SUITE 200 SACRAMENTO, CA 90703 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 85,000 |
| EMBRACE HOME LOANS, INC. 25 ENTERPRISE CENTER MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 55,000 |
| KELLER MORTGAGE, LLC 4725 LAKEHURST CT SUITE 400 HILLIARD, OH 43016 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| SUNTRUST BANKS, INC. P.O. BOX 4418, MAIL CODE 663 ATLANTA, GA 30302 |
* | $ 209,720,480,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| SIGNATURE MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4790 DOUGLAS CIRCLE NW CANTON, OH 44718 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 225,000 |
| SIRVA MORTGAGE, INC. 6200 OAK TREE BLVD STE 300 UPPER ARLINGTON, OH 44131 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 135,000 |
| UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP. 8241 DOW CIRCLE STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| HOMETOWN EQUITY MORTGAGE, LLC 151 NORTH SERVICE ROAD CLAYTON, MO 63376 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| T2 FINANCIAL LLC 480 OLDE WORTHINGTON RD SUITE 300 CINCINNATI, OH 43082 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 265,000 |
| ARVEST BANK 201 W WALNUT FAYETTEVILLE, AR 72756 |
* | $ 18,449,940,000 | 1 | $ 175,000 |
| PHH MORTGAGE CORPORATION 1 MORTGAGE WAY MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 275,000 |
| BARRINGTON BANK & TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 201 S. HOUGH STREET BARRINGTON, IL 60010 |
* | $ 2,135,647,000 | 1 | $ 185,000 |
| FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORPORATION 4801 S. BILTMORE LANE AUSTIN, TX 53718 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 205,000 |
| ALLY BANK 2101, 300 EAST REXFORD RD SANDY, UT 28211 |
* | $ 159,291,000,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| FORBRIGHT BANK 6701 DEMOCRACY BLVD, SUITE 400 CHEVY CHASE, MD 20817 |
* | $ 949,720,000 | 1 | $ 195,000 |
| CHOU TEAM REALTY, LLC 25391 COMMERCENTRE DRIVE LAKE FOREST, CA 92630 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 155,000 |
| MIDFIRST BANK 501 NW GRAND BLVD OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73118 |
* | $ 17,230,779,000 | 1 | $ 65,000 |
| FIRST FINANCIAL BANK 255 EAST FIFTH STREET SUITE 900 CINCINNATI, OH 45202 |
* | $ 13,914,274,000 | 1 | $ 65,000 |
| HONDA FEDERAL CREDIT UNION 1919 TORRANCE BLVD TORRANCE, CA 90509 |
* | $ 831,309,000 | 1 | $ 75,000 |
| UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE, LLC 1414 EAST MAPLE ROAD PLYMOUTH, MI 48083 |
* | $ -1,000 | 1 | $ 95,000 |
| FIRSTBANK 11 CHANNING WAY NASHVILLE, TN 38305 |
* | $ 5,133,339,000 | 1 | $ 85,000 |
The HMDA mortgage data below offers a comprehensive breakdown of loan application trends for 2019, covering key categories like loan purpose, applicant race, loan type, approval outcomes, and denial reasons. Each dataset details the total number of applications and the total loan amounts, helping you analyze lending activity with precision.
Easily search and sort data by metrics such as average mortgage amount, highest loan value, average applicant income, and top income levels within each category. Whether you're researching market trends, borrower demographics, or specific mortgage types, these insights provide a valuable snapshot of lending patterns, helping you make more informed decisions in the mortgage and real estate industries.
Loan Purpose |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Purchase | 476 | $68,360,000 | $143,000 | $805,000 | $75,000 | $570,000 |
| Cash-out Refinancing | 271 | $40,995,000 | $151,000 | $505,000 | $86,000 | $441,000 |
| Refinancing | 253 | $38,055,000 | $150,000 | $1,275,000 | $89,000 | $330,000 |
| Home Improvement | 95 | $7,095,000 | $74,000 | $485,000 | $92,000 | $337,000 |
| Other Purpose | 84 | $4,700,000 | $55,000 | $225,000 | $127,000 | $1,600,000 |
| Not Applicable | 3 | $705,000 | $235,000 | $585,000 | $0 | $0 |
Applicant Race |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,047 | $141,705,000 | $135,000 | $805,000 | $87,000 | $1,600,000 |
| Not applicable | 47 | $7,475,000 | $159,000 | $1,275,000 | $71,000 | $76,000 |
| Not Provided | 43 | $5,315,000 | $123,000 | $345,000 | $78,000 | $170,000 |
| Hispanic | 38 | $4,240,000 | $111,000 | $295,000 | $67,000 | $182,000 |
| Black or African American | 6 | $700,000 | $116,000 | $135,000 | $37,000 | $57,000 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | $475,000 | $475,000 | $475,000 | $91,000 | $91,000 |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Asian | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Loan Type |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional (any loan other than FHA, VA, FSA, or RHS loans) | 990 | $134,320,000 | $135,000 | $1,275,000 | $90,000 | $1,600,000 |
| FHA-insured (Federal Housing Administration) | 93 | $11,395,000 | $122,000 | $305,000 | $59,000 | $175,000 |
| VA-guaranteed (Veterans Administration) | 56 | $9,670,000 | $172,000 | $355,000 | $64,000 | $150,000 |
| FSA/RHS (Farm Service Agency or Rural Housing Service) | 43 | $4,525,000 | $105,000 | $195,000 | $54,000 | $190,000 |
Outcome |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loan Originated | 862 | $120,920,000 | $140,000 | $1,275,000 | $85,000 | $570,000 |
| Application Denied By Financial Institution | 115 | $12,035,000 | $104,000 | $525,000 | $68,000 | $300,000 |
| Application Withdrawn By Applicant | 97 | $12,575,000 | $129,000 | $475,000 | $82,000 | $285,000 |
| Loan Purchased By The Institution | 58 | $7,680,000 | $132,000 | $355,000 | $69,000 | $160,000 |
| File Closed For Incompleteness | 35 | $4,355,000 | $124,000 | $385,000 | $200,000 | $1,600,000 |
| Application Approved But Not Accepted | 14 | $2,240,000 | $160,000 | $415,000 | $75,000 | $160,000 |
| Preapproval Approved but not Accepted | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $59,000 | $59,000 |
| Preapproval Denied by Financial Institution | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Denial Reason |
Total Number of Mortgage Applications | Total Dollar Amount of Mortgage Loan Applications | Average Mortgage Loan Amount | Highest Mortgage Loan Amount | Average Applicant Income | Highest Applicant Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not applicable | 1,035 | $143,735,000 | $138,000 | $1,275,000 | $88,000 | $1,600,000 |
| Debt-To-Income Ratio | 58 | $6,930,000 | $119,000 | $335,000 | $61,000 | $285,000 |
| Collateral | 35 | $3,525,000 | $100,000 | $315,000 | $72,000 | $175,000 |
| Credit History | 35 | $2,955,000 | $84,000 | $295,000 | $59,000 | $169,000 |
| Other | 9 | $1,125,000 | $125,000 | $245,000 | $104,000 | $299,000 |
| Credit Application Incomplete | 8 | $1,490,000 | $186,000 | $525,000 | $76,000 | $289,000 |
| Unverifiable Information | 2 | $150,000 | $75,000 | $105,000 | $201,000 | $300,000 |
| Employment History | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Insufficient Cash (Downpayment, Closing Cost) | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mortgage Insurance Denied | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Our comprehensive HMDA mortgage statistics provide invaluable insights for industry professionals, researchers, and analysts looking to understand lending trends in the area. With detailed data on mortgage applications, loan amounts, applicant income, loan purposes, and approval rates, you can uncover key patterns shaping the local housing market.
Whether you're a real estate expert, financial analyst, or policymaker, these in-depth mortgage lending statistics help you track market shifts, assess borrower demographics, and evaluate lender performance. Use this powerful data to make informed decisions, conduct market research, and stay ahead in the evolving mortgage industry.